West Midlands | Days out with Kids

The centre is a nationally renowned tropical paradise boasting a kaleidoscope of colour a rare underwater treat in the heart of such a vibrant evolving city. The adventure is an exploration through coral caves, lagoons, pools and ocean depths where visitors can marvel at sharks, stingrays, playful otters, magical seahorses and giant crabs. Walk on water with green sea turtles, sharks and shoals of tropical reef fish swimming alongside, above you and even beneath your feet. The enormous one million litre ocean tunnel is a unique experience for all ages.

The centre offers a full programme of feeding demonstrations and talks. Visitors have the opportunity to get involved with the Save our Seas Programme (SOS). Sign petitions, watch research at work and find out what you can do to protect these amazing creatures from the brink of extinction.

Fax: 0121 633 4787
Email: slcbirmingham@merlinentertainments.biz

Sign the whole family up for some high-energy fun at the Fire Academy and enjoy the acrobatic entertainers at the pirate themed Stunt Show. Everyone will be fascinated by the incredible LEGO® models throughout the park. From comical camels to world landmarks and a yellow submarine, it’s amazing what can be built with millions of LEGO bricks!

With over 55 interactive rides and attractions, there’s just too much to experience in one day!

You can wander around shops and houses, ride on a tramcar or fairground swingboat or just soak up the atmosphere. The exhibits reflect the industrial heritage of the area, an ironworks with rolling mill, a coal mine with colliery engine and a Newcomen Engine (a replica of the world's first steam engine), all in action on specific dates.

If you'd like to throw a fantastic party this year, head for Megabowl & Tenpin. We've got a terrific party package that is available for groups of six adults or more and for children aged 5 years and over, our Birthday Party packages are great fun!

Check our website regularly for our latest news as well as to join our online club so you can be the first to hear about our exclusive offers, events and promotions.

Lemurs really are on the loose at West Midland Safari Park in the UK’s largest walk-through Lemur Exhibit. Located in natural woodland, beside a centuries old lake, “Walking with Lemurs” is an exciting new exhibit for 2011 that is home to a variety of Lemur that include Ring Tailed, White-Front Brown and Red Bellied – all native of Madagascar and now totally free range at the Park. There are themed Lemur talks and special activities organized throughout main holiday times.

West Midland Safari Park is not just about animals. Their Amusement Area plays host to a variety of over 25 family orientated rides, including two water rides, namely the Zambezi Water Splash and Wild River Rapids.

The Park has a great line up of seasonal events too, with late night opening throughout in August, Spooky Spectacular for October half term and Santa Safari which is a Christmas Wonderland in December.

Whether you're looking for a family holiday with a difference or just want to unwind and take life at a more tranquil pace, each boat in our narrow boat fleet provides a level of comfort and convenience that is normally associated with privately owned craft.

Kate Boats we will give you the personal care and attention that you require to ensure you enjoy your holiday to the full whether you have previously enjoyed a holiday on the waterways or are a 'land lubber' looking to experience life afloat for the first time.

Email: cheryl@kateboats.co.uk

Web: www.kateboats.co.uk

Have you got what it takes to be a suave international jewel thief? Could you make it as a top secret agent?

Head down to Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! London and put your sneaky side to the test in the new Impossible Laser Race – the capital’s best new interactive attraction.

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! London is the largest Ripley’s Believe It or Not!® attraction in the world and showcases a place of wonders right in the heart of the Capitals West End.

With everything you can imagine (and plenty more you can’t), Ripley’s Believe It or Not! London is a family day out that’s definitely out of the ordinary.

If it’s culture, history or entertainment you’re after, Keith Prowse Tickets has ideas for every family.

With attractions including ‘Hop On Hop Off’ bus tours of the capital, Theme Parks like Thorpe Park or explorations of UNESCO world heritage sites and not forgetting tickets to the hottest family shows in the West End – the opportunities available on Keith Prowse Tickets are simply endless!

With new products uploaded on a regular basis, you and your family are guaranteed access to the latest and greatest family activities around. So how about the spanking new Warner Bros. Harry Potter Studio Tour? It’s bound to thrill and engage Potter fans of all ages.

No more trawling the Internet in search of inspiration… Keith Prowse will provide your family a low-cost, original and fulfilling day to remember.

Don’t let your little ones miss out on their special day. Our weekly Birthday Bash package is complete with unlimited games of bowling, a live entertainer and a visit from our own company mascot, Roley. This is no ordinary birthday party, this is a party charged with fun, laughter and energy, so join in the fun and let Bowlplex do the rest!

For bookings and further information on our packages or any excuse for a great day or night to remember, simply log on to our website where you will find full contact and address details of your local Centre.

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The National Cycle Network is 5000 miles of safe, signed, attractive cycle routes, open and mapped in June 2000. It is made up of traffic-free sections and traffic-calmed road and minor roads, running right through urban centres and reaching all parts of the UK.

Sustrans is the charity co-ordinating the project and will continue to work with local authorities to expand the Network to a target of 10,000 miles by 2005.

For more information on the National Cycle Network and Sustrans and a copy of their free catalogue of maps, information sheets and technical publications please call the number above or visit their website.

E-Mail: info@nationalcyclenetwork.org.uk

Theme Parks: Alton Towers, Thorpe Park, Chessington WoA, LEGOLAND Windsor, Disneyland Resort Paris, Port Aventura, Disney World Resort, Florida, Orlando FlexTickets - and much more.
Heritage Sites: HM Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, Houses of Parliament, Warwick Castle, Hampton Court, Windsor Castle, Warwick Castle, Tower Bridge Exhibition.
Visitor Attractions: London Eye, The Dungeons, Madame Tussauds, Original London Sightseeing Tour, The Big Bus Company, Jorvik Viking Centre, Ripley's Beleive it or Not!
Natural World: London Zoo, London Aquarium, 10 UK SEA LIFE Centres, Whipsnade Zoo
River Sightseeing: London Ducktours, City Cruises, Thames Clippers, Flying Fish Jet Boat Tours
Eating Out: Hard Rock Café VIP Meal, Medieval Banquet, Bateaux London

Plus much more!

Combining science and entertainment in spectacular fashion there's something at Thinktank for everyone.